Vladimir Gasca

After receiving his medical degree in Valencia, Venezuela, Dr. Vladimir Gasca moved to California where he completed the Substance Abuse Studies Certificate Program at UCLA and directed a non-for-profit corporation dedicated to the treatment of chemically dependent individuals in Orange County. He ultimately relocated to New York where he obtained his psychiatric specialization at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University at Elmhurst Hospital. At Elmhurst, he has held several leadership positions, such as the Behavioral Health Associate Director of Ambulatory Care Services and, since July of 2017, the Director of Behavioral Health Services. He also serves as a Board Member for Transitional Services for New York, a leading provider of Mental Health Services in the City.

Dr. Gasca has been recognized for his leadership and contributions to foster the health and well-being of the community of Queens. He has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Certificate of Merit from the New York State Assembly; the Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Community Service from the New York State Senate; the Outstanding Leadership in Mental Health Award from the New York City Council; and the Physician of the Year Award from Transitional Services for New York, Inc.

Dr. Gasca has participated in several international symposia; has been published in renowned psychiatric journals and has been featured in several news articles nationally and internationally as a behavioral health expert.